The return Cross the French Alps this Tuesday, August 26 on the occasion of the 4th stage, disputed between Susa (Italy) and Voiron (Isère, France). On the program: 206.7 kilometers and almost 2,919 meters of elevation gain on a demanding route.
Video – David Gaudu, winner of the 3rd stage
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Escaped or sprinters?
The first part of the stage will be marked by two mythical ascents of the French Alps, the Montgenèvre pass and the Lautaret pass, which should offer a great opportunity to climbers and promote the formation of a solid escape. The second half, more rolling, could, however, allow the sprinters teams to regain control to target a prestigious victory on French soil. But the length of the stage and the wear of the passes could also smile at Putanchers.
The favorites: if a breakaway manages to resist, several climbers will have their say. But in the event of a grouping, resistant sprinters as Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-DECEUNINCK) OU Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) appear to be the big contenders for victory in Voiron.
The course of the 4th stage
– Tuesday August 26 – Step 4 : Susa (Italy) – Voiron (France) / 192 km – 3264m D+
